The Xbox One

July 2, 2013 1:36 PM

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Don Mattrick, president of interactive entertainment business at Microsoft Corp. speaks at an unveiling for the first new Xbox in almost eight years in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The player, called Xbox One, is set to go on sale later this year and will use voice commands and motion sensing to recognize users and let them switch seamlessly between games, live TV and Skype video calling. less

Don Mattrick, president of interactive entertainment business at Microsoft Corp. speaks at an unveiling for the first new Xbox in almost eight years in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The ... more

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Members of the media take photos and shoot video at the unveiling for Microsoft Corp.'s first new Xbox in almost eight years in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The player, called Xbox One, is set to go on sale later this year and will use voice commands and motion sensing to recognize users and let them switch seamlessly between games, live TV and Skype video calling. less

Members of the media take photos and shoot video at the unveiling for Microsoft Corp.'s first new Xbox in almost eight years in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The player, called Xbox One, ... more

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Microsoft Corp.'s first new Xbox in almost eight years sits on display after its unveiling in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The player, called Xbox One, is set to go on sale later this year and will use voice commands and motion sensing to recognize users and let them switch seamlessly between games, live TV and Skype video calling. less

Microsoft Corp.'s first new Xbox in almost eight years sits on display after its unveiling in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The player, called Xbox One, is set to go on sale later this ... more

Microsoft Corp.'s first new Xbox in almost eight years sits on... Photo-4809426.64888 - San Antonio Express-News

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Attendees exit the Microsoft Corp. Xbox E3 media event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Monday, June 10, 2013. Microsoft Corp., determined to erase doubts its coming Xbox One entertainment console will appeal to video-game enthusiasts, unveiled exclusive titles including the next Halo and staked out a premium sticker price. less

A man wearing a Woodman Labs Inc. GoPro camera on his head walks past Microsoft Corp. Xbox signage during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Microsoft, which has led console sales in the past couple of years with the Xbox 360, introduced the $499 Xbox One, which goes on sale in November. less

A man wearing a Woodman Labs Inc. GoPro camera on his head walks past Microsoft Corp. Xbox signage during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. ... more

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Attendees play Killer Instinct on the Microsoft Corp. Xbox One video game console at the Xbox booth during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Microsoft, which has led console sales in the past couple of years with the Xbox 360, introduced the $499 Xbox One, which goes on sale in November. less

Attendees play Killer Instinct on the Microsoft Corp. Xbox One video game console at the Xbox booth during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. ... more

Xbox One controller is used at the Microsoft Xbox booth during the Electronics Expo 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands are expected to attend the annual three-day convention to see the latest games and announcements from the gaming industry. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) less

Xbox One controller is used at the Microsoft Xbox booth during the Electronics Expo 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands are expected to attend the ... more

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An audience member photographs the stage at the unveiling of Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Redmond, Wash.

An audience member photographs the stage at the unveiling of Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Redmond, Wash.

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The Kinect motion-sensing device for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is on display Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment, will go on sale later this year. less

The Kinect motion-sensing device for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is on display Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation ... more

Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is on display after its unveiling Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment, will go on sale later this year. less

Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is on display after its unveiling Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console ... more

The new controller for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is shown front and center with older-generation controllers behind it, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Redmond, Wash. less

The new controller for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is shown front and center with older-generation controllers behind it, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Redmond, ... more

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Marc Whitten, Microsoft Corp.'s chief production officer of interactive entertainment, talks about the features of the next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. less

Marc Whitten, Microsoft Corp.'s chief production officer of interactive entertainment, talks about the features of the next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at ... more

A controller for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is on display after its unveiling Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment, will go on sale later this year. less

A controller for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system is on display after its unveiling Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation ... more

This Tuesday, May 21, 2013 photo shows a rear view of Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console, on display at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment, will go on sale later this year. less

This Tuesday, May 21, 2013 photo shows a rear view of Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console, on display at an event in Redmond, Wash. The Xbox One, a next-generation ... more

The new Xbox One console during its unveiling at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Wash., May 21, 2013. One of the key features of the new Xbox, which will hit store shelves in time for the holiday season, will be a new generation of Kinect, the camera-based motion control sensor that Microsoft introduced several years ago as an accessory for the previous Xbox. less

The new Xbox One console during its unveiling at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Wash., May 21, 2013. One of the key features of the new Xbox, which will hit store shelves in time for the holiday season, will be ... more

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Polk makes its E3 debut with three new products custom engineered for the Xbox gaming experience, including the N1 sound bar and 4 Shot headphone developed in collaboration with Microsoft for the Xbox One, and the 133t headphone which was designed for the Xbox 360 console. less

Polk makes its E3 debut with three new products custom engineered for the Xbox gaming experience, including the N1 sound bar and 4 Shot headphone developed in collaboration with Microsoft for the Xbox One, and ... more

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Cevat Yerli, President and CEO of Crytek, discusses the Crytek game "Ryse: Son of Rome" which will be released exclusively for XBox One, at the Microsoft Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013. The press conference precedes the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which takes place in Los Angeles June 11-13. less

Cevat Yerli, President and CEO of Crytek, discusses the Crytek game "Ryse: Son of Rome" which will be released exclusively for XBox One, at the Microsoft Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, ... more

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A preview of the next generation Halo series electronic game to be released in 2014 for Xbox One in 60 frames per second (fps) is shown at the Microsoft Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing, in Los Angeles, California June 10, 2013. The press conference precedes the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which takes place in Los Angeles June 11-13. less

A preview of the next generation Halo series electronic game to be released in 2014 for Xbox One in 60 frames per second (fps) is shown at the Microsoft Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing, in Los Angeles, California ... more

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A frame from Dead Rising 3, exclusively for Xbox One, is seen under the Xbox One logo, at the Microsoft Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013. The press conference precedes the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which takes place in Los Angeles June 11-13. less

A frame from Dead Rising 3, exclusively for Xbox One, is seen under the Xbox One logo, at the Microsoft Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013. The press conference precedes the Electronic ... more

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Attendees check out the feedback display from the next generation Kinect with Xbox One on the final day of the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo, in Los Angeles, California June 13, 2013. The new Kinect uses a 1080p color camera and an active infrared camera to allow for precise movement tracking. The Xbox One Kinect can determine players' muscle tension, joint rotations, emotiions (happy, sad or neutral), heart rate and many other biometeric measures, providing an enhanced gaming experience, especially for fitness and sports games. less

Attendees check out the feedback display from the next generation Kinect with Xbox One on the final day of the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo, in Los Angeles, California June 13, 2013. The new Kinect uses a ... more

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An E3 2013 attendee interacts with Rayman Legends for Xbox One at Microsofts booth at E3 2013 in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

An E3 2013 attendee interacts with Rayman Legends for Xbox One at Microsofts booth at E3 2013 in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.